The Current Status of “IBASHO” for Children with Disabilities after School

Abstract

  We conducted a survey of municipalities to clarify the current status of after-school places for children with disabilities (“CWD”). Many CWD use “After-School Day Care” and “Daytime Temporary Support Service” after school. These services are provided in private homes and social welfare facilities which are operated by private organizations. Although a lack of staff and care workers has become an issue, waiting lists and insufficient regional interaction are also problematic. “After-School Children's Plan” is another common facility for CWD. Although “After-School Children's Club” promotes accepting CWD, the lack of staff and care workers is an issue. In addition, “After-School Children's Classrooms” are not used very much and there is a shortage of professional staff.

  “Children's Centers” are not operated by many municipalities and the shortage of professional staff and insufficiency of facilities are major issues.